Ashley Benson has confirmed to Seventeen Magazine that she and boyfriend Ryan (aka Justin Bieber’s “swagger coach”) have gone their separate ways after one year together.

And by the sound of things, the Spring Breakers actress has learned some wise things along the way:

"I've always been in relationships. And I knew I needed to learn to be comfortable alone… Anytime you go through a breakup, it's rough. Ryan and I are still close, but I'm too young to be in a serious relationship. Work is my boyfriend.”

On the prospects of a new romance, the actress said:

"If it happens, it happens. I'm 23 — I could have a boyfriend tomorrow. But relationships are scary, because once you're in one, you have to face the idea of breaking up or staying together forever."

Though we wish Ashley all the best getting used to the single life, we’re secretly hoping the rumors between she and co-star James Franco are true. Who doesn’t want to get “comfortable” with that hunk?!